Alucobond cladding panels have taken a solid leading position in the finishing materials market. It’s a building and facing material in the form of aluminum composite panels, used for the installation of hinged ventilated panels. Thanks to its multitasking functions, architects bring to life all their own, even the most daring decisions thanks to Alucobond.
Benefits of installing Alucobond panels
Lightweight everything, high strength, three degrees of fire resistance and high flexibility – all these advantages make Alucobond panels simply irreplaceable. Alucobond is an excellent high performance material due to its:
- long service life, up to 50 years;
- low weight, which significantly reduces the load on the foundation;
- high resistance to any mechanical stress, weather conditions;
- high fire safety, it doesn’t emit toxic substances in case of fire;
- fire resistance;
- flexibility, as a result of which various architectural forms are created;
- diversity: Alucobond panels are produced in various colors, with possible imitating natural stones and wood;
- resistance to temperature extremes, operation at temperatures from -50 to +80 degrees Celsius is possible;
- multiformity: panels of different sizes are produced.
- weight depending on the thickness of the panels can be from 5.5 to 7.7 kg / m2.
Alucobond installation
As a rule, setting of the material is carried out in several stages:
- Installation of a subsystem made of galvanized steel or aluminum.
- Then the system is insulated using heat-insulating material, for example, mineral wool. The thermal insulation is installed between the wall and the panels of the Alucobond, the thermal insulation must be covered with a windproof material on top.
- The final stage is the fastening of the Alucobond panels to the installed subsystem using self-tapping screws or other materials.
Since Alucobond is very flexible, it can be given any radius of curvature. Column erection work is very easy and fast. With the help of Alucobond installers Sydney, the customer may receive the final result very fast and qualitatively.
Types of Alucobond cladding
There is a variety of Alucobond panels, including:
- A ventilated facade using Alucobond slabs.
This design helps reliably protect the frontage from mechanical damage and retain heat in the interior.
- Alucobond wood grain.
Allows to give the building a special look. All panels are covered with high quality materials and paints, which absolutely excludes the erasure of decorative elements from the surface of the material.
- The Alucobond A2 panel.
Differs from other panels in its absolute nonflammability. Alucobond A2 panel does not lend itself to combustion even when the surface is very hot. These qualities enable these panels to be used in all types of buildings where fire protection is a priority.
- Alucobond canopies.
Used as a decoration on buildings to give an attractive look to some of the individual parts of the facade.
- Alucobond attachment points.
Make the construction reliable and safe.
The reason for choosing alucobond installers Sydney
Today Alucobond cladding has become almost irreplaceable for building decoration. Many railway station and airport buildings are built with a large number of columns, which become the main interior item during renovation. In addition, the product is used as a decorative element by car dealerships and gas stations, as well as small trade pavilions.
Moreover, the use of Alucobond is not limited only to facade cladding. It may carry a decorative function of any individual part of the building, for example, a visor or facing of columns. Being resistant to almost any dangers or circumstances, it’s worth the attention of contemporary architectures and property owners. Alucobond installers Sydney will do their best to complete the order for the best price and quality.